AMAG AP1 clad TopBright
An exceptionally shiny yet slightly diffuse reflective surface.
Some of the most powerful architectural design elements include light, surface, and atmosphere. The AMAG AP1 clad TopBright allows architects to utilise specially developed aluminium to intentionally showcase these very elements. The material has a uniform glossy finish without being overly reflective; meaning it is able to respond to both light and shadow, creating natural ambiance with a high-quality appearance both inside and out. This unique effect continues to exist after anodizing, making AMAG AP1 clad TopBright the ideal foundation for a variety of anodizing processes carried out by specialised partners, allowing for premium long-lasting façade and interior designs.
- Condition: H18
- Quality: AQ126
- Thickness (mm): 0,5 – 3,0
- Width (mm): 1,250 / 1,500
- Delivery form: Coil, Sheet
| Architect | Thoma Architekten |
| Partner | Anodizer: Coil, Fabricator: Fleischer Metallfaszinationen |
| Application | Exterior façade / Shingles |
| Project description | Located in Leipzig, Germany, this combined heat and power plant stands as a landmark of sustainable energy and innovative design. Its striking façade transforms the industrial structure into a work of art, featuring highly polished aluminium shingles in varying shapes arranged in a dynamic, swirling pattern. This unique composition reflects light and colour from the surroundings, allowing the building to integrate harmoniously with its environment. The Leipzig CHP Plant has been widely recognized for its architectural excellence, receiving both the German Design Award 2023 and the German Façade Award 2022. |
| Architect | OMA and Andrea Tabocchini |
| Partner | Anodizer: Almeco |
| Application | Interior cladding / Panels |
| Project description | In the transformation of the Egyptian Museum in Turin, renowned architects OMA and Andrea Tabocchini harness the subtle power of aluminium reflections to revitalize this historic landmark. The material’s lustrous surface diffuses natural light throughout the space, placing ancient artifacts in a refined contemporary setting while drawing visitors’ attention to the museum’s Baroque architecture. The aluminium panels serve a dual function: they elegantly conceal the technical infrastructure along the walls, while their reflective qualities animate the space. Thus, capturing both the timeless beauty of the statues and the dynamic movement of visitors as they journey through the space. |
| Architect | Barcode Architects, Nudus, OKRA lanscape architects, Hollandse Nieuwe |
| Partner | Anodizer: Coil |
| Application | Exterior façade / Panels |
| Project description | The new R11 main building at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven was designed to foster a seamless connection between the university and the city. On the campus side, expansive glass façades embody transparency, an architectural expression of openness and communication. Facing the adjacent residential area, R11 adopts a more composed visual, with elegant and glossy aluminium panels. These reflective surfaces create a subtle interplay between the building’s interior and its surroundings, capturing light, movement, and perspective. The result is an architectural design that not only connects spaces but also becomes a stage for meaningful dialogue and interaction between the university and the community. |
| Architect | SRA Architects |
| Partner | Anodizer: Coil |
| Application | Exterior façade / Panels |
| Project description | Shifting with perspective, time of day, and season, the angled reflective aluminium panels transform constantly, appearing at times glassy and translucent, and at others, vividly metallic. This ever-changing façade distinguishes the hotel from its surrounding buildings, giving it a distinct uniqueness and recognisable identity. The façade’s subtle checkerboard structure not only enhances visual rhythm but also contributes to thermal regulation, efficiently guiding natural light into the interior workspaces while maintaining comfort and effective energy performance. |
| Architect | PPAG Architekten |
| Partner | Anodizer: Coil |
| Application | Interior cladding / Aluminium composite panels (ACP) |
| Project description | Awarded the Architecture Prize of the Province of Styria in 2023, Steirereck am Pogusch is another flagship project of the Vienna-based restaurant Steirereck, one of the 50 best restaurants in the world. In the so-called “glass house,” aluminium panels are used for light guidance. The partition walls of the sanitary facilities are also clad with AMAG aluminium panels. These diffuse and reflect the cloud-shaped, 3D-printed ceramic washbasins and make the space appear larger. The architects chose the material AP1 clad TopBright because it does not behave like a mirror, but instead offers a more intriguing reflection that diffuses the light. |
